2012 LYD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 42.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 36.3568.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0326 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1978 to the December average rate of 40.9034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.3894 was up 4.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.5043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LYD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.2599, compared to 39.8574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5975 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.6746 AFN (High: 40.6149 / Low: 37.9403). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4688 AFN (High: 38.3549 / Low: 37.8861).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7468 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 41.6503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4836 (+6.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.8527 | 36.3568 | 37.1978 |
| February | 39.5599 | 37.2467 | 38.7193 |
| March | 39.4183 | 38.2210 | 38.5206 |
| April | 38.8112 | 38.3404 | 38.6449 |
| May | 38.8756 | 37.8652 | 38.4066 |
| June | 38.5124 | 37.6868 | 38.0702 |
| July | 38.5403 | 37.8783 | 38.1398 |
| August | 38.3549 | 37.8861 | 38.2495 |
| September | 40.6149 | 37.9403 | 39.0201 |
| October | 41.8597 | 40.5338 | 41.1813 |
| November | 42.3894 | 40.9879 | 41.6503 |
| December | 41.2335 | 40.3532 | 40.9034 |